Overall score
Sefton
42.7/100
Villawood
26.8/100
Sefton vs Villawood, NSW Suburb Comparison
Sefton for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
SeftonVillawood
Crime rate
Sefton
57.9 / 1k
Villawood
116.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sefton
73
Villawood
146
Population
Sefton
6,300
Villawood
7,051
Metric leadSefton 6Villawood 61 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Sefton | Villawood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.7/100 | 26.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.1/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.9 / 1k | 116.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 77 | 157 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 146 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 7 |
| Green cover | 5.0% | 3.2% |
| Population | 6,300 | 7,051 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Sefton is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Villawood is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Sefton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, while Villawood stands out for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Sefton the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Villawood.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.